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North East CMA Works to Protect Platypus Habitat

The North East Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is improving the health of Wodonga’s urban waterways by removing invasive Black Willow trees along the Kiewa River and House Creek.

North East CMA Leads Effort in Wangaratta to Restore Urban Waterways for Platypus

The North East Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has commenced important works to remove invasive Black Willow (Salix nigra) and other woody weeds along the Ovens River and Three Mile Creek in Wangaratta. This initiative forms part of the Platy Patch Project, which aims to rejuvenate urban waterways and create healthier habitats for the iconic Platypus.

Former Cross Border Commissioner Appointed Chair of the North East CMA Board

Former Cross Border Commissioner Appointed Chair of the North East CMA Board

The North East Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has welcomed four new board members with the recently announced round of appointments to the boards of Water Corporations and CMAs. 

Introducing the Sustainable Landscapes Program

To coordinate the delivery of this project and others like it, the North East CMA has recently formed a new Sustainable Landscapes Program and team of staff specifically to support sustainable, productive and adaptive land management in our region. The team have extensive knowledge and practical application of sustainable agriculture, strategic planning, waterway management, community engagement and revegetation projects that provide a unique opportunity to support groups and individuals with extension expertise and technical support.

A challenging road at Lake Moodemere from sustainability to carbon neutrality

Leadership and change are not foreign to the 5 generations of the Chambers family at Lake Moodemere Estate in the Rutherglen wine region. Changing farming systems and the mix of activities in order to remain in business is critical, as are the leadership skills shown by Belinda, Michael and Joel Chambers. Lake Moodemere will soon be one of six wineries in Australia to become certified carbon neutral.

With deep family connections within the wine industry and a history of previous generations providing leadership within the broader agriculture industry this adaptation to climate change and emissions reduction was a natural step.

North East Catchment Management Authority, spoke with the Chambers family in conjunction with hosting two Wine Australia workshops exploring carbon neutral wine and grapes at Rutherglen and Oxley during December.

These workshops are part of the Carbon Farming Outreach Program, helping farmers learn how to reduce emissions, store carbon and navigate carbon market opportunities.